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Smoking remains the leading cause of preventable disease, disability, and death in the U.S. Although the percentage of adults who smoke is at an all-time low in the U.S., 34 million adults still smoke and therefore continue to be at risk of developing smoking-related diseases.
This report makes it clear that one of the most important actions people can take to improve their health is to quit smoking. This is true regardless of their age or how long they’ve been smoking.
Quitting smoking can be difficult, but there are proven treatments and strategies to help people quit smoking successfully. The report outlines the latest research on these treatments including counseling (in-person and over the telephone with a quitline) and medications approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The report also sheds light on new and emerging opportunities to further promote and support cessation in our country.
We know more about the science of quitting than ever before. Ultimately, the report serves as a call to action to our nation—we can and must do more to ensure that proven cessation treatments are reaching the people who need them.Full Report2019 Full ReportDownload Full Report (PDF–10 MB)2019 Executive SummaryDownload Executive Summary (PDF–305 KB)2020 SGR Cesación del tabaquismo Resumen ejecutivoDescargar resumen ejecutivo (PDF–289 KB)Report by ChapterDownload Report by ChapterTop of PageConsumer GuideCover showing group of people looking at each other and laughingWhat You Need To Know About Quitting Smoking
Advice from the Surgeon General
Provides an easy to read overview of the Surgeon General’s report and its findings. Also provides an overview of smoking cessation resources.Download (PDF-7.72MB)Descargar en español (PDF-7MB)Top of PageFact SheetsHealthcare provider and patientsKey FindingsEnglish
En español [PDF–117 KB]Patient consulting with doctorAdult Smoking Cessation—The Use of E-CigarettesSplit screen of woman on a call with insurance representativeSmoking Cessation—The Role of PayersHealthcare professional and patientSmoking Cessation—The Role of Healthcare Professionals and Health SystemsTop of PageOrder DocumentsOrder 2020 Surgeon General’s Report documents from our Publications Catalog. In the Publications Catalog, type in *2020 SGR* in the search box.Top of PageVideosU.S. Surgeon General Takes Action to Help Patients Quit SmokingAudio Description Low Resolution Video
Are you a healthcare professional? The U.S Surgeon General is calling on you to take action to help Americans quit smoking. Make time during every visit to ask your patients about their tobacco use, advise them to quit, and connect them to treatment.More videos...Top of PageInfographicThis infographic is useful for social media sharing and inclusion in other promotional activities like media kits, blog posts, newsletter articles/e-blasts, or presentations.
Download (PDF - 278 KB)Top of PageQuit ResourcesCDC.gov/quit
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Para la prensa [PDF–167 KB] (Press Release)Top of PageGetting the Word OutThis digital partner toolkit  is a one-stop shop for media and communications resources from the Surgeon General’s Report, with ideas for how you can use these materials to share report findings with the media and your stakeholders. The toolkit includes the HHS news release, fact sheets, videos, a Consumer Guide, and social media content, message, and images.Social media icons on mobile phoneSocial Media MaterialsASHTO websiteWebsites & Other MaterialsDoctor working on a laptopTools & Resources by AudienceTop of PageReport by ChapterDownload the cover [PDF - 392 KB]Download the front matter [PDF - 485 KB]Download Chapter 1 [PDF - 591 KB]Download Chapter 2 [PDF - 12 MB]Download Chapter 3 [PDF - 2 MB]Download Chapter 4 [PDF - 4 MB]Download Chapter 5 [PDF - 1 MB]Download Chapter 6 [PDF - 2 MB]Download Chapter 7 [PDF - 2 MB]Download Chapter 8 [PDF - 66 KB]Download the end matter [PDF - 512 KB]Top of Page
							
					
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